Midu Puffed Rice Candy

Midu Puffed Rice Candy

　　The puffed rice is made from high-quality glutinous rice, featuring a fluffy, fragrant, and crisp texture with large grains. When mixed with sugar and ground walnut kernels and brewed with hot water, it produces a sweet and delicious drink with a unique flavor, serving as a special beverage for Midu locals to welcome and entertain guests during the Spring Festival. By using maltose syrup extracted from barley sprouts to bind the puffed rice, a variety of puffed rice candies can be made. Among them, the “Lion Sugar” and “Round Sugar” are the most iconic products in the puffed rice candy series. The Lion Sugar is meticulously crafted into lion shapes using fine art techniques, featuring elegant and vibrant designs that are lively and true to life, making it a festive treat for traditional holidays. The Round Sugar is characterized by its diverse shapes, bright colors, and flower- and pearl-like appearance—hence the name “Round Sugar.” When displayed indoors alongside the Lion Sugar, they create a festive and joyous atmosphere. During the Spring Festival, they are essential New Year goods eagerly prepared by every household. From the first to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, giving a set of Lion and Round Sugar to departing guests symbolizes a sweet and fulfilling year ahead.

　　Source: Dali Prefecture Tourism Development Administration Committee